Suffice it to say, this was not the book I thought it was
going to be, based on the title. So much
for judging a book by its avatar! I was
pleasantly surprised by David Jeremiah's book.
I thought I was getting a fluff piece on the Magical Happy Land some
people think we're entitled to. But this
book is really an insightful commentary on the Book of Ecclesiastes and how it
relates to modern life.
The Book of Ecclesiastes, besides being the inspiration
for pop songs of the 60s, contains reflections written by King Solomon toward
the end of his rather eventful life. And
when you think about the lessons we can learn from that life, Ecclesiastes
takes on new meaning. I, for one, had
never given this book much thought. But Dr. Jeremiah's writing changed that for me.
He delves into Ecclesiastes with both wisdom and wit, covering topics
that most people can relate to.
What this book doesn't cover would be a shorter
review. This commentary helps us put
Biblical perspective on a wide array of topics - injustice, learning to move
on, working for a boss you don't respect.
But there is also advice on the good things in life - marriage, joy,
living life to its fullest. Birth, death
- as Solomon puts it, "Everything under the sun."
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants wisdom
on life from a man who experienced everything out of life. It's a wonderful month-long Bible study, and
you'll find yourself with a better perspective when the month is over.
Disclaimer: I was
provided a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Five out of Five Stars
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